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Daughter wants to do this course, initially wanted to go down the vet route but bit of a change of direction. I forgot to ask at the open day but what age can they do the extra tickets? Can this be in yr 1? She wants to do, quadbike, chainsaw, telehandler, spraying etc. Be handy to have asap, I...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland VetSalus has launched a new online course for farm vets and paraprofessionals centred on climate change and animal health and welfare. The ‘Livestock and Climate Change – A Veterinary Perspective’ course is now open for registration. The course...

Hi all. Thanks for the add. First things first…Up the Farmers 😎👍👍 my question is: I’m looking to set up a business, providing accredited training for off-road driving and specialist recovery. With potential clients like fire service/ MOD, water board etc . Are many farmers looking to make...

Well what do others think? It seems to me, while our govt, makes "our " farmers, jump through all the hoops, ( rules, regulations etc etc), right? Meat from wherever? floods into the UK? Why i say this, just phoned my vet, to get some alymycin, for treating some foul of the foots, and been told...

Hi folks. I’m currently coming up on my 18th birthday and have just passed my car driving test. I was wondering now I have that under my belt what it would take to become qualified for seasonal tractor work during harvest perhaps carting. I have very little farm experience so am in the dark on...

can you apply online to renew a type 1 authorisation or is it not that simple ?

copied from twitter :, moving goalposts after we paid the first time ?

Just attended NRoSO saying spraying/spreading equipment mounted on seed drill will require operator to hold PA certificate for special equipment even if one already holds PA4G/PA4S comments please

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Welsh government has announced a new agri-tech plan centred on ensuring that the agriculture sector in Wales “fully benefits” from digital technology. The Agri-Tech Action Plan for Wales sets out a vision to support the sector to be...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Farmers affected by severe flooding in parts of Scotland this autumn will be eligible to apply for grants of up to £30,000 to help repair man-made flood banks. The £1.8 million scheme will be open for applications next month and will be...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Scottish government has announced over £500,000 in funding to help women and young people develop new agricultural skills and pursue careers in the farming sector. The Next Generation and Women in Agriculture Practical Training Funds will...

Hi just wondering if anyone knows the best way to get a dipping license and disposal license. Tried a few places but know one seems to have a definite answer. I’m in Scotland. Thanks

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Are these these both renewable or just 1 and where do you apply to renew email address wont send

In this weeks Farmers Weekly inside the front cover is a full page advert from an organisation called LANTRA that have a survey about apprenticeships. It says they want to understand why farm business's aren't hiring apprentices or if they would, why, and what support would be helpful. Now I...

Stay safe out there. Look to your maintenance and training records. Ensure you have a written lone worker policy. So far this year the industry toll is 18.

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland 72% of young farmers believe that it will be “difficult or impossible” to move into farming due to ongoing issues in the sector. This is according to a survey carried out by the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC), which had a...

Sussex are considering a deer cull due to the numbers on all land. So get people you know to shoot the deer at least then you have control and know the shooter. sussex woods pilot scheme Plenty of shooters are willing for free and trustworthy. insurance cover and licensed good luck

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A new account executive has been appointed for the insurance services branch of the Farmers Union of Wales (FUW). Dafydd Saer will be the new account executive for the Carmarthen West area, from Newcastle Emlyn down to Narberth. FUWIS said Saer...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland This year’s Agri Leadership Week aims to raise awareness about opportunities within the industry for individuals wishing to develop their management and leadership skills, organisers have said. The social media campaign, #AgriLeadershipWeek, will...